I don’t want to be just another person with an opinion about all of the school shootings that are plaguing our society… but this is something that has been weighing on my mind and on my heart for years. I desperately want to have children someday, raise a family, be a Mama. But I’m terrified. Why?
Month: February 2018
The Story of Piper
Hi, I’m Briana! Not Piper. Piper’s my cat. People (rightfully) get that confused all the time. So now that we have that straightened out, let me tell you the story of Piper. When I was in my last semester of college, I was struggling a bit. I was working 50+ hours/week and going to school […]
Be Still, My Heart
I’ll be the first to admit that I can be naive about some things. And I can have unrealistic expectations. Blind optimism. And I feel things very deeply, both the good and the bad. When my life changed 6-ish months ago, I unrealistically expected to be settled into a “new life” by now. With my […]
Stop Comparing
My life is perfect. Don’t believe me? Look at my Instagram! Such pretty photos of a beautiful lifestyle with not a worry in the world. And geez, doesn’t it completely suck that your life is not as perfect as mine?
What is Love?
I recently read The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman even though it’s intended audience is married couples and that doesn’t apply to me. But I believe the ideas in the book apply to everyone, and if you intend for your relationship to flourish, this book may be a great place to start.
The Most Beautiful Love Song
I wasn’t raised “in the church”. To my recollection, my family didn’t attend church on Sundays or holidays. I remember ‘praying’ with my Mama and my Grandma but not having a firm grasp on who these lovely words were being prayed to. To be honest, I didn’t even realize attending church on Sundays was an option […]